General Motors Chevrolet Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the General Motors Chevrolet reliable? We analysed 10,021 real MOT tests across 1,326 vehicles to find out.
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The General Motors Chevrolet is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, brake pipe excessively corroded and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used General Motors Chevrolet.
General Motors Chevrolet Number Plates
Number plates registered to a General Motors Chevrolet. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
General Motors Chevrolet MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a General Motors Chevrolet to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
General Motors Chevrolet Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a General Motors Chevrolet fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
General Motors Chevrolet Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical General Motors Chevrolet owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
General Motors Chevrolet MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the General Motors Chevrolet year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 51 | 90.2% | 11,342 | 20,390 | 71,728 |
| 2018 | 61 | 96.7% | 5,577 | 9,969 | 15,042 |
| 2017 | 144 | 88.2% | 7,300 | 12,626 | 26,368 |
| 2016 | 114 | 88.6% | 14,400 | 24,404 | 48,722 |
| 2015 | 195 | 87.7% | 11,408 | 16,989 | 36,350 |
| 2014 | 152 | 92.8% | 11,114 | 25,176 | 41,596 |
| 2013 | 80 | 91.3% | 9,723 | 25,228 | 56,043 |
| 2012 | 89 | 86.5% | 20,723 | 47,926 | 80,462 |
| 2011 | 51 | 80.4% | 23,196 | 50,654 | 82,326 |
| 2010 | 52 | 71.2% | 23,308 | 59,156 | 71,576 |
| 2008 | 189 | 86.8% | 16,266 | 25,807 | 51,360 |
| 2007 | 94 | 89.4% | 23,444 | 35,510 | 57,641 |
| 2006 | 128 | 76.6% | 27,421 | 44,162 | 74,146 |
| 2005 | 98 | 79.6% | 29,584 | 42,292 | 68,273 |
| 2004 | 200 | 80.5% | 25,046 | 46,136 | 63,794 |
| 2003 | 253 | 79.1% | 28,545 | 57,455 | 85,455 |
| 2002 | 286 | 75.9% | 32,147 | 47,999 | 98,040 |
| 2001 | 567 | 75.0% | 39,888 | 56,138 | 85,666 |
| 2000 | 705 | 77.7% | 39,809 | 58,135 | 88,055 |
| 1999 | 892 | 75.2% | 46,002 | 71,359 | 107,426 |
How Long Does a General Motors Chevrolet Last?
Based on 1,326 General Motors Chevrolet vehicles on UK roads.
General Motors Chevrolet Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all General Motors Chevrolet MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used General Motors Chevrolet
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.7% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
69.6% MOT pass rate from 79 tests
The best year to buy a used General Motors Chevrolet is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.7% across 61 tests. The 1978 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the General Motors Chevrolet Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors Chevrolet THIS CAR | 78.8% | 10,021 | 58,749 mi | 48 yrs |
| General Motors Cadillac | 75.7% | 10,952 | 60,944 mi | 27 yrs |
| General Motors Pontiac | 78.3% | 3,114 | 74,731 mi | 47 yrs |
| General Motors Corvette | 83.3% | 1,057 | 56,167 mi | 37 yrs |
| Isuzu D-max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td | 75.5% | 14,282 | 77,574 mi | 14 yrs |
Compared to the General Motors Cadillac (75.7% pass rate) and the General Motors Pontiac (78.3% pass rate), the General Motors Chevrolet outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The General Motors Chevrolet has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.8% across 10,021 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the General Motors Chevrolet are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (272 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (197), and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (166). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical General Motors Chevrolet owner drives around 1,004 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most General Motors Chevrolet models stay on UK roads for around 48 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.